Senior Veterinary Surgeon (Including Temp Clinical Lead Cover) - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Bristol is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to provide excellent patient care and take on leadership responsibilities. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years' experience in general practice, with strong skills in surgery and medicine. The position offers a competitive salary, 6.6 weeks of holiday, private medical insurance, and a commitment to work-life balance. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for an informal chat.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

£1,250 CPD allowance

BVA membership

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years general practice experience.
• Experience with surgery and medicine is required.
• A recognised certificate will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatients and emergencies at the ECC hospital.
• Provide excellent patient care for sick pets.
• Work alongside a team of veterinary professionals.

Skills

Surgery

Medicine

Leadership

Ultrasound

X-ray imaging

Job description

Senior Veterinary Surgeon including temporary Clinical Lead Vet cover

Yate, South Gloucestershire

Salary up to £75,000 DOE FTE

Are you wanting a step up or to step into a Senior Vet position with an engaged and progressive team? This role gives you the opportunity to experience leadership within our group as Temporary Clinical lead – whilst your role as Senior Veterinary Surgeon is permanent. This really gives you the opportunity to fully embrace what leadership is like, clear in the knowledge that you will return to the Senior Veterinary Surgeon.

Proud To Be Part Of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people – across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose – Healthy Animals, Happy Owners – we’re proud to champion long‑term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

Find Your Future With Rowe Vets

Our team Rowe Yate are looking for an experienced, caring and clinically passionate veterinary professional to join their team to continue the excellent patient care we provide for sick pets. We are looking for a senior vet with at least 4 years general practice experience behind them. You will delight and be confident with both surgery and medicine – holding a recognised certificate will be a great advantage in this role.

Our Yate practice is not your standard GP practice, we have ultrasound, x‑ray imaging and dental equipment. The practice does general surgery at a high level and, in general, will refer very little from a normal general practice workload. Often those cases that are referred are referred to our team within the Rowe Referrals Hospital who are happy to have you follow your case through.

Be Part Of Our Amazing Team

You will work alongside a team of 9 vets, of which some hold or are working towards their advanced practitioner status. A large passionate team of clinical and non‑clinical support from the nurses, care assistants and admin team. You will also be joining a much larger team here at Rowe with over 40 first‑opinion vets, 10 referral vets and a significant workforce spanning our 7 sites.

Our full‑time roles work on a 4‑day a week rota with a current commitment where you will work at our ECC hospital alongside two other vets, managing our inpatients and emergency for our group as well as a few other local veterinary practices. This gives you the opportunity to see those cases that are not routine and gain valuable exposure to ECC medicine. The weekend hours are 8 AM‑6 PM on a current 1:9 weekend commitment. Our 4‑day week also includes an early finish, meaning you finish by 4:30 PM once a week, with your other days working 8:30 AM‑7 PM.

We know that flexibility is key, and we want it to work for the right candidate so if you have commitments to work around, please do not hesitate to contact us and our Director of Practice, Martha, will explore how flexible working could work for you.

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

Work‑life Balance & Wellbeing

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World‑leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.